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Tax Specialist Work Place Flexibility: Hybrid Legal Entity: Entergy Services, LLC *This position can be filled as a Tax Specialist, Sr, Sr. Lead, or Sr. Staff depending on experience.*JOB SUMMARY / PURPOSEThis position is part of a work group within Tax dedicated to Retail and Wholesale Regulatory filings, Testimony, Discovery Requests for Information, Regulatory Tax Strategy, and IRS/FERC Regulatory Accounting Requirements. The role significantly contributes to the modernization of tax‐data processes through automation, advanced analytics, and responsible use of AI. The position supports the design, development, and deployment of technology solutions that enhance accuracy, reduce cycle time, strengthen controls, and improve scalability across regulatory tax workflows. JOB DUTIES / RESPONSIBILITIES Contribute to automated workflows for ADIT, cost‐of‐service tax calculations, and per‐book/regulatory reconciliations. Evaluate changes in federal/state tax codes, FERC ratemaking, and regulatory accounting guidance, and assist in implementing both tax and system/process changes. Collaborate with Regulatory Filing Teams, Income Tax Accounting, Depreciation, and Legal to execute regulatory tax strategy and integrate technology‐enabled improvements across processes. Prepare datasets, and audit‐ready documentation using enhanced digital tools and structured data models. Participate in tax strategy development with a focus on identifying automation opportunities that improve efficiency and regulatory consistency. Ensure accurate financial accounting and regulatory reporting through both manual and system‐driven validation controls. Support technology‐enabled responses to discovery and RFI requests (e.g., automated data pulls, structured data exports). Design, deploy, and enhance automation scripts, data pipelines, and digital workflows using tools such as Python, ASI, Power BI, and AI‐based review assistants. Identify and implement opportunities to modernize tax data intake, reconciliation, and validation processes using machine learning, pattern‐detection, large language models, and API‐connected financial systems (where appropriate and compliant). Contribute to governance standards for tax data quality, tax‐technology integrations, and internal controls related to automated tax calculations.
MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS: Education
Bachelor's Degree in Accounting, Finance, Data Analytics, Information Systems, or a related field (or equivalent work experience).Master's Degree preferred. Experience RequirementsTax Specialist: 0–3 years in tax, accounting, automation, or analytics. Tax Specialist, Sr: 4+ years tax/accounting experience; experience with data tools preferred. Tax Specialist, Sr Lead: 6+ years including process improvement or technology implementation. Tax Specialist, Sr Staff: 8+ years with demonstrated leadership in tax technology, automation, or regulatory reporting modernization. Certificates / LicensesCPA or CMI preferred. Certifications in automation, analytics, or relevant technology are a plus. COMPETENCIES & SKILLS (TECHNOLOGY, AI, AND TAX DATA) Technical & Automation SkillsPython for data transformation, tax‐model automation, and structured data processing. ASI for workflow automation, ETL, data cleansing, and model orchestration. Power BI for dashboards, regulatory analytics, trend analysis, and data‐quality controls. SQL or similar query capabilities for extracting and structuring ERP and financial system data. Experience with APIs or automated data feeds between tax systems and source ledgers. Familiarity with LLMs and AI‐assisted review tools for document synthesis, variance detection, and regulatory support. Understanding of automation governance, data security, audit trails, and SOX‐compliant digital processes. Analytical & Professional SkillsAbility to transform complex tax concepts into automated logic and structured tax models. Strong problem‐solving and structured‐thinking skills. Ability to collaborate across Tax, Regulatory, IT, and Legal. Detail‐oriented with a continuous‐improvement mindset. Primary Location: Louisiana-New Orleans Louisiana : New Orleans Job Function: CorporateFLSA Status: Professional Relocation Option: No Relocation Offered Union description/code: NON BARGAINING UNIT Number of Openings: 1Req ID: 125166 PS Job Title: Tax Specialist Travel Percentage: Up to 25%An Equal Opportunity Employer, Minority/Female/Disability/Vets. Please click hereto view the EEO page, or see statements below.
EEO Statement:
The Entergy System of Companies provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status as a protected veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws. The Entergy System of Companies complies with applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment including, but not limited to, recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. The Entergy System of Companies expressly prohibits any form of unlawful employee harassment based on race, color, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of the Entergy System of Company employees to perform their expected job duties is absolutely not tolerated. Accessibility: Entergy provides reasonable accommodations for online applicants. Requests for a reasonable accommodation may be made orally or in writing by an applicant, employee, or third party on his or her behalf. If you are an individual with a disability and you are in need of an accommodation for the recruiting process please click here and provide your name, contact number, the accommodation requested and the requisition number that you are requesting the accommodation for. Employee Services will contact you regarding your request.
Additional Responsibilities:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties. Know Your Rights: Workplace Discrimination is Illegal The non-confidential portions of the affirmative action program for individuals with disabilities and protected veterans shall be available for inspection upon request by any employee or applicant for employment. Please contact HRCompliance@entergy.com to schedule a time to review the affirmative action plan during regular office hours.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
As a provider of essential services, Entergy expects its employees to be available to work additional hours, to work in alternate locations, and/or to perform additional duties in connection with storms, outages, emergencies, or other situations as deemed necessary by the company. Exempt employees may not be paid overtime associated with such duties.
Please note:
Authorization to work in the United States is a precondition to employment in this position. Entergy will not sponsor candidates for work visas for this position.
